Cheddar Ham Soup
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Cheddar Ham Soup, a comforting classic that’s rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. This cozy dish combines tender bites of diced ham, velvety sharp cheddar cheese, and hearty potatoes, all simmered together with sautéed onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in a luscious, buttery base. A touch of heavy cream adds luxurious depth, while fresh parsley makes a vibrant garnish. Perfect for chilly evenings or as an indulgent lunch, this easy, one-pot soup is ready in just 45 minutes. Pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal that’s sure to satisfy. Ideal for using up leftover ham, this recipe is the ultimate blend of convenience and comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
- 2 cups, cooked and diced ham
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) parsley
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer.
Add the diced potatoes to the pot. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the diced ham and heavy cream, mixing well.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until fully melted and the soup is smooth.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.3 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.9 g | 630% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 646 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 8058 mg | 350% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.0 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 105.2 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1930 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 4818 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
